We are wishing you all a beautiful June! There are a ton of events as we approach summer on the central coast. Here is a list of the best events on the central coast that you won’t want to miss. Get out there and Enjoy SLO!
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12nd Annual Backyard Jam | Paso Robles | June 1 @ 5pm

You are invited to a special evening celebrating community-funded youth arts, good food & friends at The Backyard in Downtown Paso Robles. The community will come together to support the the Youth Arts’ FREE Visual & Performing Arts Program serving nearly 400 students per quarter with 45, FREE classes per week in Art, Theater, Music, Dance and Creative Enrichment!
2PARAMOUNT’S LASER SPECTACULAR | San Luis Obispo | June 2 @ 7pm

Laser Spectacular carries listeners away on a mind-expanding journey, driven by cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and large screen video projection; all choreographed to the masterful soundtrack of Pink Floyd. The Laser Spectacular has become a must-see classic for Floyd fans of all ages.
3Hunger Awareness Day | SLO County | June 3rd

The SLO Food Bank’s annual event Hunger Awareness Day is back! This countywide event brings our community together to offer information about hunger, explain how the SLO Food Bank works to alleviate it, and show the many ways you can support our efforts. EVERYONE who joins us on this day is a Hunger Hero!
4The 36th Annual Classic at Pismo Beach | Pismo Beach | June 3 – 5

Each year, The Classic at Pismo Beach attracts people and cars from all over the United States, with some coming from as far away as Alaska and even Australia. Every summer, cars line the streets of this little beach town where spectators enjoy cool cars and great vendors.
5Art After Dark | San Luis Obispo | June 3 @ 5pm

Join SLO County Arts for this free, self-guided public art walk. Art After Dark takes place the first Friday of every month.
6Film on the Farm: Where There Was Once Water | Paso Robles | June 3 @ 5:30pm

Local film maker, Brittany App, joins a panel of farm & rangeland stewards who will share their thoughts on this precious resource.
7Rescue to Ride | Paso Robles | June 4 @ 9am

Join us for a unique experience learning about the amazing horse rescue work Redwings is doing and then take in the Central Coast vineyards on horseback
8Greek Festival | San Luis Obispo | June 4 – 5

The SLO Greek Festival is back! Enjoy a weekend of Greek food, live music, Greek dancing, Greek Pastries, and entertainment!
9Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival 2022 | Paso Robles | June 4 @ 12p (SOLD OUT)

The Firestone Walker Beer Fest returns to Paso Robles on June 4, 2022 after a two-year hiatus, drawing more than 55 world-class breweries and 2,500 beer lovers for an epic afternoon of craft culture.
10Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Park | Shell Beach | June 5 @ 10am

Shop, eat, enjoy the view!! Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves is an outdoor art festival featuring 50+ artists/vendors.
11Pride Brunch | San Luis Obispo | June 5 @ 11am

The Penny SLO is celebrating Pride Month with a community brunch! Enjoy a beautiful spread from local favorites Skippers Coffee, Brick and Mortar Catering with complimentary mimosas, and support local LGBTQ+ programs.
12Paso Pinot and Paella Festival | Templeton | June 5 @ 2pm

The annual event will be an afternoon of wine, food & fun. Joining 21 Paso Pinot Producers are a dozen great Central Coast chefs each putting their own spin on the classic Paella dish.
13SLO Monday Meet Up with 805 Food Trucks | June 6 @ 5:30p

Monday Meet Ups with the 805 Food Trucks start Monday June 6th at Meadow Park in San Luis Obispo for Gourmet Food.
14Edible SLO Summer Issue Release Party | Paso Robles | June 9 @ 5pm (SOLD OUT)

You are invited to Edible Magazine’s Summer Issue Release Party. Celebrate the fine food, people, and topics, that ring in the summer season.
151915 Garden Party Dance | Atascadero | June 10 @ 6pm

The Printery grounds will be decorated in 1915 style for a delightful night under the stars. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Come dressed in theme or casual and help kick off the Doors Open weekend.
16Barkapalooza | Paso Robles | June 11 @ 10am

17Medicinal Plant Workshop | San Luis Obispo | June 11 @ 10am

Enjoy a 2-hour medicinal plant walk in the morning, followed by an afternoon plant talk, Q&A session, and hands-on medicinal herb activity. The afternoon session will include foraged snacks and a wild tea tasting.
18The Vine & Leaf: Brunch | Creston | June 11 @ 11am (SOLD OUT)

Higher Way Travel presents, an exclusive, four-course farm-to-table degustation brunch paired with Defiance Estate Wine and cannabis cultivars. Food by local celebrity Chef Rachel.
19Makeshift Muse at Filipponi Ranch | San Luis Obispo | June 11 @ 12pm

Visit Filipponi’s 300 acre ranch for this month’s Makeshift Muse! Shop with local makers this summer!
20Barenaked Ladies | Paso Robles | June 11 @ 7pm

The Barenaked Ladies will be playing in Vina Robles! Grab a friend and enjoy live music outdoors surrounded by the vineyards.
21Make Your Own Pasta Class | Atascadero | June 12 @ 4pm

Join Carbon 6 in Atascadero for a fun class! They will be making fettuccini from scratch with a sausage truffle cream sauce.
22Strawberry Full Moon Dinner | Paso Robles | June 14 @ 5:30pm

Chef Rachel Ponce is taking over Paso Robles Wine Merchant to prepare a Farm-to-Table culinary experience created for the Strawberry Moon which will be Full that evening. Five local sustainably-farmed wines pair with Chef Rachel’s custom creations using strawberries in different ways to make the wine shine as bright as the moon.
23Grapes & Hops by the Rock | Morro Bay | June 14 @ 5:30pm

Visit Morro Bay for a wine and ale tasting event to benefit Project Surf Camp. We will have over 25 wineries and breweries, live music, and food vendors.
24Art of Charcuterie | Paso Robles | June 16 @ 4:30pm

Explore your creativity as Executive Chef Cassandra Corsbie guides you through the artistry of charcuterie. Demonstration includes learning about edible flowers, complimentary color and flavor palate, and layering textures as you create your own charcuterie plate to take home.
25Murder Mystery Dinner at The Castle | Paso Robles | June 16 @ 6pm

Experience a preset 3-coursed, wine-paired meal with a side of crime. Visit Tooth & Nail for an immersive, interactive experience at The Castle. Dress up in your rad 80’s fit and get ready for an evening you won’t forget.
26Live Oak Music Festival | San Luis Obispo | June 17 – 19

Live Oak Music Festival is returning to El Chorro Regional Park for the first time since its relocation to San Luis Obispo in 2019! Enjoy a fun-filled weekend of great music, art, camping, activities, and reuniting with friends and family.
27June Corgi Meetup | Avila Beach | June 18 @ 11am

The Central Coast Corgi’s are meeting at Port SLO, Avila Beach for their June/Father’s Day Meetup.
289th Annual Mac and Cheese Fest | Avila Beach | June 18 @ 2pm

The Mac is back! All of your favorite Central Coast Restaurants will go head to head for the title of, “Best Mac and Cheese on the Central Coast!” There will be Mac and Cheese, wine tasting, cocktail sampling, games and more! Plus, live music! Don’t miss the fight for the title of best mac and cheese on the Central Coast!
29Torrontés Vertical and Food Pairing | Paso Robles | June 20-23

Arianna Wines and Symbiosis Wines are presenting a collaborative vertical tasting event with 4 vintages of Torrontés. You’ll get to learn from two women winemakers from different generations using different winemaking techniques, using unusual grapes from the same vineyard.
30LXV 10th Anniversary Dinner | Paso Robles | June 24 @ 6pm

The Fable of the Silk Road dinner is a culinary homage to a two-thousand-year-old era that transfused the world with knowledge, technology, religion, arts, and flavors. Courses are inspired by the regions of China, Arabia, India, Greece, and Italy – the cuisines that were defined by years of trade along the Silk Road.
31Morro Bay Marine Swap Meet | Morro Bay | June 25 @ 8am

Happy 16th Birthday to the Central Coast Roller Derby! Celebrate at SLO Skate Park with food, beer, & shopping! A portion of proceeds will go to our charity beneficiary for this event, GALA Pride & Diversity Center!
33Dinner at Morro Rock | Morro Bay | June 25 @ 4:30pm

Enjoy an unforgettable evening with a curated menu by Chef Matthew Roberts, showcasing locally sourced ingredients from Grassy Bar Oyster Company and some of the finest that the Central Coast has to offer. Each course will be perfectly paired with the handcrafted, artisanal wines from Epoch Estate Wines as we dine at sunset with views of Morro Bay.
34Seven-Course Italian Wine Dinner | San Luis Obispo | June 30 @ 6pm

Hotel Cerro’s Executive Chef builds a seven-course menu designed to bring out the most in six different, carefully selected Italian wines – ultimately creating an unforgettable wine and cuisine tasting experience.
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